Financial Aid Resources

The AAMC's FIRST (Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools) program provides free resources to help you make wise financial decisions. Whether you’re thinking about how to afford medical school, applying for student loans, or determining your loan repayment options, you’ll find unbiased, reliable guidance from FIRST.

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Federal vs. Private Education Loans

Obtain information about how federal loans differ from private loans because knowing these details can make a difference when it’s time for repayment.

December 21, 2023

Financial Aid Resources

The Financial Aid Application Process

Learn about the steps to take when applying for financial aid.

December 27, 2023

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Financial Aid Resources

Getting Married During Medical School or Residency

Gain an understanding of some topics that are helpful to consider and discuss when planning marriage during medical school or residency.

December 26, 2023

Financial Aid Resources

Identity Theft Protection

Gain an understanding about identity theft, how to keep your credit safe, and how preventing identity theft relates to successful money management.

December 9, 2023

Financial Aid Resources

Indian Health Service (IHS) - Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs

Learn about the Indian Health Service’s Loan Repayment Program which provides repayment assistance to borrows who agree to a two-year service commitment.

December 26, 2023

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5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed About How to Pay for Medical School

Third-year medical student Kevin Keith shares his tips for identifying loans, budgeting wisely, and applying for scholarships and grants.

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Managing Your Student Loans After Graduation

Learn about what you need to do to manage your student loans before you start medical school.

Financial Aid Resources

Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Read about how the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans qualify as eligible repayment plans for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.